He attended Flaget High School, the University of Louisville where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and Western Kentucky where obtained a Masters of Arts in Education.

Bob played football for Flaget High School and University of Louisville. He is on the "L" Club Board of Directors. Bob served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He taught at the high school level at Flaget, Bishop David, Holy Cross, Holy Rosary, Providence, Trinity and Sacred Heart Academy .He is a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Pat Chapie and previous wife Irene Casey.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 6516 St. Bernadette Avenue, Prospect, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Rd, East Louisville.